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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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